The Castles of Puy-de-Dôme
With its direct summer flights between Corsica and Auvergne, Air Corsica take you during the summer, from Ajaccio to Clermont-Ferrand, to discover Auvergne’s famous castles, jewels of the French historic heritage but also it is a region full in natural diversity.
After your arrival, follow the historic route of the ‘Châteaux d'Auvergne’, which invites you to discover different buildings from different architectural periods. Often perched on their rocky spurs, the Auvergne castles dominate the region's green valleys and offer stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes. Don't miss ‘Le Château des Martinanches’, ‘Le Logis Abbatial du Moutier’, ‘Le Château de Chazeron’, ‘Le Château de Busséol’, ‘Le Domaine Royal de Randan’ and all the others...
For lovers of the great outdoors, the Puy-de-Dôme volcano offers a range of activities for the whole family. It overlooks all the 80 volcanoes of the ‘Chaine des Puys’ peaking an altitude of 1,465 meters - and has fascinated by its power since antiquity.
The lake Chambon is situated in a green setting, nestled in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Park. Its peaceful waters attract both sportsmen and lovers of relaxation. There are many activities: swimming, pedalo, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, biking and hiking...
Finally, to the delight of the young and the oldest, the Auvergne Animal Park offers you on 25 hectares an incredible immersion in the midst of nearly 400 animals spread around 70 different species from five continents: lions, tigers, bears, wolves, primates, giraffes are waiting for you... Its exceptional setting at 700 meters above sea level allows it to reproduce the natural living conditions of the species present in the Park and thus ensure the well-being of all animals.
You want a change of scenery, discovery and adventure? Thanks to Air Corsica's direct flights, between Ajaccio and Clermont-Ferrand throughout the summer, Auvergne and its natural riches are reaching out to you!